Top Stories of 2024: Hate Crimes on the Rise
Bias incidents, hate crimes and graffiti continued to plague Montgomery County during 2024. The county has a data website that logs the numerous incidents and which minority group they are… Read More
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Top 10 Stories of 2023: The Rise of Hate in Our Schools
Incidents of hate, antisemitism, and racism in the county school system increased three-fold during 2023. According to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), more than one incident occurred per day. On… Read More
MCPS Developing New Bullying, Harassment, Hate/Bias Plan
The Montgomery County school system is working on a plan to address bullying and hate. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is developing a new district-level bullying, harassment and hate/bias plan,… Read More
‘We Want To Be A Part Of The Solution’: New Anti-Hate Task Force Meets for First Time
Community leaders and residents gathered in Wheaton to kick-off the work of a new task force trying to combat a rise in hate crimes. “It is such a problem that… Read More
Anti-Hate Task Force Holds First Meeting Tuesday in Wheaton
Tuesday is the first meeting in a series for a newly-established Anti-Hate Task Force to combat a rise in hate and bias incidents. It will be the only in-person meeting… Read More
Construction Sign Board Hacked to Show Racist Messaging in Brookeville
Police said a construction sign board was hacked to show racist messaging over the weekend. At about 6:47 a.m. on Saturday, multiple calls were received about a sign board —… Read More
‘Over One Incident a Day on Average’: Advocates Speak to Hate, Bias in Schools
This year alone, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are averaging more than one hate or bias incident per day — a rate tripled from past years — according to MCPS… Read More
MCPS Announces New Steps to Combat ‘Unacceptable Actions’ of Hate
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will take new steps in response to increased hate and bias incidents in schools. One new action includes revising fourth and fifth grade curriculums to… Read More
MCPS Superintendent to Address Community, Announce Actions in Response to Hate Incidents
Hate and bias incidents in schools have grown significantly in recent months, according to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). At 4 p.m. Thursday, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight is expected… Read More
91 Religious Organizations, Nonprofits Receiving Funds to Support Security Needs
Ninety-one religious facilities and nonprofits in Montgomery County will receive $800,000 to address security needs as officials say hate/bias incidents persist. The money will go to facilities that have experienced… Read More
Elrich: Residents Need to be ‘Understanding and Inclusive’
County Executive Marc Elrich and Police Chief Marcus Jones urged all residents to report acts of hate vandalism so that they could be investigated and documented. On Saturday, someone spray… Read More
Antisemitic Literature Distributed in Silver Spring
Literature with antisemitic language was found in Silver Spring on Saturday, according to Montgomery County Police. Police continue to investigate a bias incident at the 1900 block of Brisbane Street.… Read More